How Can Immunizations Keep Your Family Safe and Protected?

Routine immunizations are a cornerstone of long-term family health. Vaccines play a vital role in preventing the spread of serious infectious diseases like measles, polio, diphtheria, and whooping cough—illnesses that can lead to severe complications, disability, or even death. By following the recommended vaccination schedules, you help protect not only yourself but also your loved ones.

Immunizations are especially important for young children, older adults, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems, who are at higher risk for complications from preventable diseases. When all eligible family members stay up to date on their vaccines, you help reduce the chances of disease outbreaks at home, at school, and in the workplace.

At Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care, our experienced healthcare providers are committed to making immunizations accessible and convenient. We offer a full range of routine vaccines for children, adolescents, and adults, including seasonal flu shots and travel immunizations. By keeping your vaccinations current, you contribute to herd immunity, helping to protect vulnerable members of our community, such as infants who are too young to be fully vaccinated and those with specific health conditions.

Routine immunizations also help minimize missed days from school or work, reduce healthcare costs from preventable illnesses, and ease the emotional and financial stress of caring for sick family members. Vaccines are thoroughly tested for safety and efficacy, giving you peace of mind as you work to keep your family healthy.

Immunizations are a cornerstone of preventive healthcare for patients of all ages. Our team makes it a priority to help families and individuals in our community stay protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.

For Children:
Starting at birth, provide all recommended childhood vaccines, including those for hepatitis B, rotavirus, DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), Hib, pneumococcal disease (PCV), polio (IPV), yearly influenza, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella (chickenpox), and hepatitis A. As your child grows, we continue their immunization schedule with essential preteen and teen vaccines—such as HPV and meningococcal vaccines—typically beginning at ages 11 or 12.

For Teens and Young Adults:
Booster doses for Tdap and meningococcal vaccines, ensure completion of the HPV vaccine series, and administer annual flu shots. If your teen is preparing for college or living in communal settings, our providers can advise on additional meningococcal protection and any other recommended vaccines.

For Adults:
Immunizations remain important throughout adulthood. Annual flu vaccines, Tdap boosters every 10 years, and varicella shots for those needing catch-up. Adults over 50 or 60 are encouraged to get the shingles vaccine, and those 65 and older should receive pneumococcal vaccines to protect against pneumonia. We also offer catch-up immunizations and vaccines tailored to your specific health risks, occupation, travel plans, or pregnancy.

Vaccines are one of the most effective tools we offer to safeguard both individuals and the broader community.

When you receive a vaccination at Eastway Medical Clinic, you are exposed to a safe, inactive part of a virus or bacteria. This process does not make you sick, but it does teach your immune system to recognize and fight off the real disease if you’re ever exposed in the future. As a result, your body can prevent infection or greatly reduce the severity of illness.

Vaccines not only protect you, but also help protect your family, friends, and neighbors. When more people in our community are immunized, it’s much harder for diseases to spread—creating what is known as herd immunity. This is especially important for those who can’t be vaccinated, such as infants, seniors, or individuals with certain medical conditions.

At Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care, we offer a wide range of recommended vaccines for children, adults, and seniors. Our experienced providers are here to answer your questions, review your vaccination history, and help you stay up to date.

At Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care, we are committed to helping your family stay protected against preventable diseases with up-to-date immunizations. Regularly reviewing and updating your immunization schedules is essential for optimal health, and our clinic is here to support you at every key stage.

Well-Child Visits:
During scheduled well-child visits, our healthcare providers will review your child’s immunization record and ensure all recommended vaccines are given at the right intervals from infancy through adolescence. These visits are an important opportunity to keep your child’s vaccinations on track.

School Entry:
Before your child starts school, stop by our clinic for a comprehensive immunization check. We can provide the necessary vaccines and documentation required by local schools, ensuring a smooth enrollment process.

Travel Immunizations:
If your family is planning international travel, Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care offers pre-travel consultations and can administer any required or recommended vaccines to protect you from diseases more common in other countries.

Life Changes:
Major life events—such as pregnancy, starting college, or beginning a new job, especially in healthcare—often come with new immunization recommendations. Our experienced staff can review your immunization status and provide any additional vaccines or boosters you may need.

Ongoing Updates:
Vaccine recommendations can change, and new vaccines may become available, such as the annual flu shot or updated guidelines during disease outbreaks. Stay informed about the latest updates from health authorities to keep your family protected.

Routine immunizations are a cornerstone of preventive healthcare for families. At Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care, Dr. Sylvia Okoye, MD, and Dr. Joseph Okoye, MD, are committed to providing timely and comprehensive vaccinations for patients of all ages. Our dedicated team understands that immunizations are vital for protecting your family from serious diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, and whooping cough, and for helping to prevent the spread of these illnesses within the Charlotte community.

Follow CDC-recommended immunization schedules, beginning with vaccines for infants—such as hepatitis B—and continuing through childhood and adolescence with important immunizations including DTaP, Hib, pneumococcal, and MMR. For teenagers, we offer essential boosters and vaccines like Tdap, meningococcal, and HPV to safeguard against conditions that can have long-term effects. Our adult patients benefit from regular immunizations as well, including annual flu shots, Tdap boosters, and vaccines for shingles and pneumonia, especially as they get older or have underlying health conditions.

At Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care, we stress the importance of keeping your immunization records current, and we are happy to review your family’s vaccination history to ensure everyone is up to date. Dr. Sylvia Okoye and Dr. Joseph Okoye take the time to educate patients about vaccine efficacy and safety, and are always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about immunizations.

If you are unsure about which vaccines are right for you or your loved ones, please contact Eastway Medical Clinic and Urgent Care or book an appointment online. We will help you create a personalized immunization plan to ensure ongoing protection for your family and our community. We are conveniently located at 1220 Eastway Drive Charlotte, NC 28205. We serve patients from Charlotte NC, Newell NC, Mint Hill NC, Matthews NC, Allen NC, Harrisburg NC, and surrounding cities.